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Why Is Europe Afraid of Defending Itself?
Zaki Laïdi
18 July 20255 Minute Read
While European countries have pledged to boost defence spending, they remain strategically reliant on the United States, an increasingly unreliable ally. As the US threatens disengagement, political leaders still refuse to ask the only question that matters: Can Europe ensure its security on its own?
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